Living with a children's author isn't as easy as it looks!

But there was one other thing that the grown-ups also knew, and it was this: that however small the chance might be of striking lucky, the chance is there. The chance had to be there.” ― Roald Dahl, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

I struck lucky when Mom found me a few Decembers ago. Purrs n Pups found me in Georgia in a kill-shelter, where my puppies had been adopted…

….and I was left behind.

They brought me to foster care and my foster-mom brought me to an adoption event where Mom found me.

She said some bad words like, “Too small.” and “Too old.” But then she said some good words like, “I’m taking her home!” and “This is my new dog!”

My first day at home, I said, “This is my new couch!”

Mom is always waiting to strike lucky. She works on stories, revises them and revises them, makes cover letters, signs them with her lucky pen, and submits story after story to magazines, book publishers, and agents. Whenever Book #2 gets accepted, that will be her lucky day.

PiBoIdMo is helpful. Mom gets a new idea every single day during that month.

Oh, Cupcake, I didn’t know you had puppys..or I forgot… the picture teared me up. So good your mom came at the right time in the right place to pick you up. I think you’re the greatest inspiration for your mom’s work. And now I’m leaving a big pawkiss on your sweet, adorable head… 🙂

My Dearest Cupcake,
You tugged at my heart strings when I read about you and your pups. How sad you must have felt when your pups were adopted and taken away from you, but I am glad that your Mommy came and found you and gave you a great Forever Home.

Both Bella and I were rescued and now have the best home ever! Bella was found roaming the streets in Cleveland when she was under 2 months old (someone dumped her off somewhere) and I came from a litter of 7, and after our Mommy gave birth to us, she was poisoned with anti-freeze and died. The APL was called in to save all 7 of us as we were without a Mommy to feed us. We fought for our lives to survive, and we all eventually made it to good homes.

We know what it truly means to be rescued into a good, loving home and we thank each and every person who finds it in their heart to rescue a dog, no matter what the age, and gives it the love they need.

I can’t tell you how many times in one day that I hug & kiss my two dogs, as I am so grateful for all the love they give me.

You are one lucky doggie Cupcake to have the bestest Mommy around! Not to mention, I have seen some of the cool outfits you wear too.

Oh Cupcake…..what a sweet but sad story about how your Mom found you and what she did when she DID find you….took you home to that pretty couch and a forever home. I’m sure you inspire your Mom when you give her that totally adorable look with those great big eyes. It’s all about LOVE…….an “always and forever” kind of love. I put that same look in my eyes when I look at my Mom so I know what I’m talking about! I hope your Mom strikes it rich with her book because it goes nicely with the fact she struck it rich when she found you!

Cupcake – what a lovely story about how your Mom found you. A little sad but a lovely, lovely happy ending. You do such a great job taking care of your Mom and giving her the breaks she needs. Sending virtual hugs to both of you!
~The Stanley & Katrina Gang

Love your story Cupcake! And that picture of you looking at your Mom reminds me of a look I get from Archie when he’s had enough of my being on the computer. You were really lucky to be rescued by your Mom. You seem like a very calm dog. We rescued Archie too — he was a breeding dog and sired many beautiful pups. But, he was caged most of the time for 4 yrs — he grew once he was out of the cage and has been very healthy.

Love the quote, so glad you got lucky finding your mom (and she you!), and I know you’re mom is going to strike it lucky with more than one of her stories one of these days soon – she has worked to create her own luck! 🙂

Oh, Cupcake, what do you think: if I changed the background in my computer to your pic and this way, you stared on me when I was working, would my computer turned out to be a lucky one?
I’m sure that your LLLLLLLLs carry a very deep hidden meaning.

Cupcake, You are your mom’s lucky charm. And I’m sure book 2 will happen. Probably when your mom least expects it. Hope you and your mom have a wonderful, amazing holiday. Lots of tasty treats to come in 2015! 🙂

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